Meet Dr. Colynda Vu DMD
Dr. Colynda Vu was born in California and has lived in various parts of the United States. However, it was in Philadelphia where her future was predominantly shaped. She attended high school and college there. She later went to Temple University School of Dentistry where she studied to be a dentist and also where she met her future husband, Dr. David Ray. After she graduated from dental school in 2006, she worked for several years in private practices outside of Philadelphia. She made the decision in 2011 to move to Alabama, where her husband is from, and made it her new home. Over the next several years, she worked in dental offices all over Alabama. Not only did she make wonderful new friends there, but she was able to see much of the state. Dr. Vu is thrilled at the opportunity to be able to open up her new dental practice alongside her husband Dr. Ray. She looks forward to using the latest technologies to provide beautiful and healthy smiles to families in Chelsea and the surrounding communities. Dr. Vu loves to attend continuing education classes to stay up to date on all of the latest innovations. What she has most enjoyed over the years has been the relationships she has had with her patients and dental office team. She is a member of the American Dental Association and Alabama Dental Association. Dr. Vu and Dr. Ray have one son who is their pride and joy. She loves to spend time with her family and friends. In her free time, she also enjoys gardening, traveling, sewing, and trying new restaurants and recipes.
Meet Dr. David Ray DMD
Dr. Ray is originally from Decatur, AL. After completing his undergraduate studies at UAB, he chose to attend Temple University for dental school. It turned out to be a wise decision because that is where he met his wife, Dr. Colynda Vu. Dr. Ray graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 2006. He worked at a private practice in New Jersey for 5 years after dental school. In 2011, Dr. Ray returned to Alabama where he had a dental practice in Childersburg, AL for 8 years. Dr. Ray is a member of the American Dental Association and the Alabama Dental Association. In his free time, Dr. Ray enjoys spending time outdoors, playing tennis, and traveling to obscure destinations. Family time is also very important to him. Dr. Vu and Dr. Ray have one son. Dr. Ray is excited about the opportunity to provide quality dental care to the residents of Chelsea and surrounding areas. He is also ecstatic to finally get the chance to work with his wife, Dr. Vu. Dr. Ray takes great pride in his work and he believes in patient-focused care.